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The Declaration of Independence Details “Repeated Injuries” Inflicted by British Monarchy, Trump Has Executed a Similar Playbook
The Founding Fathers declared independence from despotism 250 years ago. Today we’re fighting against similar abuses of power from a wannabe king.
By Johanna Silver
The Declaration of Independence Details “Repeated Injuries” Inflicted by British Monarchy, Trump Has Executed a Similar PlaybookPodcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
250th Anniversary Marks Moment of Both Commemoration and Reckoning
ACLU deputy executive director reflects on the country’s 250th anniversary and the work that continues today as she enters new role.
By Yasmin Cader
250th Anniversary Marks Moment of Both Commemoration and Reckoning
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
The Supreme Court ruling held that President Donald Trump’s effort to get rid of birthright citizenship violated the constitution and federal law.
By Cody Wofsy
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order attempting to overturn birthright citizenship. Follow live coverage.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS DecisionPodcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
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Free Speech At Risk in America’s Schools
From military bases to public universities, censorship is spreading. The ACLU is pushing back to protect the right to read, learn, and speak...
By Lora Strum
From military bases to public universities, censorship is spreading. The ACLU is pushing back to protect the right to read, learn, and speak...
By Lora Strum
ACLU Back-to-School Bookshelf: Our Reading List to Build a More Perfect Union
In our series, ACLU staffers share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and...
By Hibah Ansari
In our series, ACLU staffers share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and...
By Hibah Ansari
How Expanded 287(g) Program Turns Local Police Into Deportation Agents
The Trump administration has expanded the controversial program to harm more communities than ever. Families and advocates nationwide are fighting...
By Naureen Shah
The Trump administration has expanded the controversial program to harm more communities than ever. Families and advocates nationwide are fighting...
By Naureen Shah
Revisiting the NEA Four: Free Speech Battles in the Arts
The Supreme Court upheld “decency”-related procedures in the ’90s but warned that restricting funding based on artists’ viewpoints would...
By Hibah Ansari
The Supreme Court upheld “decency”-related procedures in the ’90s but warned that restricting funding based on artists’ viewpoints would...
By Hibah Ansari
Lawmakers Can't Turn Classrooms Into Sunday Schools
From Arkansas to Oklahoma, politicians are pushing religion into public schools. The ACLU is fighting back to defend church-state separation and...
By Heather L. Weaver
From Arkansas to Oklahoma, politicians are pushing religion into public schools. The ACLU is fighting back to defend church-state separation and...
By Heather L. Weaver
Know Your Rights in Encounters with Law Enforcement and Military Troops
The recent militarization of D.C. is a reminder of how quickly government power can expand. Our guide explains what to do if you’re stopped by...
By Michael Perloff, Allegra Harpootlian
The recent militarization of D.C. is a reminder of how quickly government power can expand. Our guide explains what to do if you’re stopped by...
By Michael Perloff, Allegra Harpootlian
When Border Patrol Came for Kern County
For the attorneys, organizers, and community members on the ground, the Kern County immigration raid was more than just a headline — it was a...
By Yunseo Chung
For the attorneys, organizers, and community members on the ground, the Kern County immigration raid was more than just a headline — it was a...
By Yunseo Chung
Live from SeriesFest: Our Right to Laughter
Can humor help us make sense of unprecedented threats to our civil liberties? Join us this week for a special episode of At Liberty, recorded live...
Can humor help us make sense of unprecedented threats to our civil liberties? Join us this week for a special episode of At Liberty, recorded live...
Congress Cuts Medicaid to Fund ICE: How H.R. 1 Harms Communities
Congress voted to gut Medicaid and “defund” Planned Parenthood to fund President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda. We won’t allow it.
By Deirdre Schifeling
Congress voted to gut Medicaid and “defund” Planned Parenthood to fund President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda. We won’t allow it.
By Deirdre Schifeling
New Detention Camp at Fort Bliss Marks Dangerous Expansion of Militarized Immigration Enforcement
An immigration detention site at Fort Bliss will hold thousands. It could be the largest immigration detention site in the country.
By Haddy Gassama
An immigration detention site at Fort Bliss will hold thousands. It could be the largest immigration detention site in the country.
By Haddy Gassama
